Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wins third term, defeats Darren Bailey again, AP projects

Illinois voters held an election for governor on Tuesday. Democrat JB Pritzker, the sitting governor, ran against Republican Darren Bailey. This was a rematch—the two had faced each other in a previous election. Pritzker won the race and will serve a third term as governor.

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BloombergLean Left· 1d ago

Democrat Pritzker Wins Illinois Governor Race, AP Projects

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Democrat JB Pritzker wins reelection for governor in Illinois

NBC NewsLean Left· 1d ago

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker wins a third term in Illinois

Sun TimesLean Left· 2d ago

JB Pritzker and Darren Bailey square off again in Illinois governor race

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ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 1d ago

JB Pritzker set to thank voters after winning 3rd term as Illinois governor

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· 1d ago

Illinois Election Results: Pritzker, Stratton and Dems among big winners

River BenderCenter· 1d ago

JB Pritzker Wins Third Term As Illinois Governor

The HillCenter· 1d ago

Pritzker wins third term as Illinois governor

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WCIA ChampaignCenter· 1d ago

JB Pritzker projected winner in race for Illinois Governor

FOX 2 St. LouisCenter· 1d ago

JB Pritzker projected winner in race for Illinois Governor

Central Illinois ProudCenter· 1d ago

JB Pritzker projected winner in race for Illinois Governor

WGN ChicagoCenter· 1d ago

JB Pritzker projected winner in race for Illinois Governor

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Breitbart NewsRight· 1d ago

Democrat JB Pritzker Defeats GOP Darren Bailey in Illinois Governor Rematch

Illinois PolicyRight· 1d ago

Pritzker first Democrat to win 3 terms as Illinois governor

Washington ExaminerRight· 1d ago

JB Pritzker wins reelection in Illinois ahead of possible 2028 run

MyNorthwestLean Right· 1d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Democrat JB Pritzker wins reelection for governor in Illinois

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  1. Nov 2JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey face off in Election Day rematch for Illinois governor
  2. Nov 4JB Pritzker Wins Third Term As Illinois Governor

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wins third term, defeats Darren Bailey again, AP projects

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